Los Angeles
Chargers
3-4
30
FINAL
24
Buffalo
Bills
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 30-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the contest.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, while Keaton Mitchell added a significant contribution on the ground with 111 rushing yards. Brenen Thompson was a standout target, racking up 125 receiving yards, keeping the Bills' defense on its heels and providing Herbert with reliable options downfield.
On the defensive side, Khalil Mack made a significant impact with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Buffalo's offensive rhythm, while Donte Jackson's interception proved crucial in maintaining momentum for the Chargers. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jackson picked off a pass, allowing Los Angeles to regain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 44 | 28 | 64% | 288 | 3 | 0 | 105.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 216 | 1 | 1 | 82.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 10 | 111 | 11.1 | 71 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 48 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 24 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 20 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 73 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Okoye | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 |

